Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor is preparing to take on the roles of two distinct characters in his upcoming films. In Animal, he portrays Balbir Singh, a 65-year-old character, while in Fighter alongside Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, he plays Rocky, a 45-year-old Indian Air Force officer. These diverse roles required a significant physical transformation from the veteran actor. ALSO READ: Anil Kapoor's Mr India To Get A SEQUEL? Producer Boney Kapoor Hints As Actor Returns As His Iconic Character For An Advertisement- Read To Know!
Anil Kapoor took to social media on Sunday to reflect on his recent experiences, sharing a series of photos. He expressed, "Transitioning between two entirely contrasting roles over the past year has been an immense challenge as well as a source of great satisfaction." He explained, "Shifting from portraying the 65-year-old Balbir in 'Animal' to the 45-year-old Air Force officer Rocky in 'Fighter' required a rigorous physical transformation to honour the esteemed uniform I was wearing. With both films now completed, I'm eagerly looking forward to the audience's response when they see them!" ALSO READ: Delhi High Court Protects Anil Kapoor’s Personality Rights, Prohibits The Use Of Actor’s Name, Image Or Voice Without His Consent
The photos undoubtedly merit a round of applause, and actor Varun Dhawan playfully commented, "It's a breeze to pull this off when you're merely 18, Anil. It gets more challenging as you hit your 30s, LOL." Anil's daughter, Sonam Kapoor, reacted with a playful "Dad." Meanwhile, Suniel Shetty chimed in with an enthusiastic applause emoji.
Anil Kapoor made a recent nostalgic return as Mr. India for a smartphone advertisement, delighting his fans. With growing anticipation for a sequel to the film "Mr. India," producer Boney Kapoor further fueled the excitement by hinting at a "work in progress for a big screen appearance."
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